Riley Keough; Austin Butler as Elvis Presley inElvis(2022).Photo: Foc Kan/WireImage; Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesElvisbrought up a lot of emotions for many members ofElvis Presley’s family, including the music legend’s granddaughterRiley Keough.While speaking at theVarietyWomen in Motion panel during theCannes Film Festival— where her directorial debut,War Pony, was being screened — the actress and filmmaker said “it was a very emotional experience” watchingElvis, starringAustin Butleras the iconic singer.Keough, 32, added of the upcomingBaz Luhrmannfilm, which she watched with momLisa Marie Presleyand grandmotherPriscilla Presley, “It wasn’t like I distrusted Baz in any way, but you’re protective over your family.“She also shared that she was “emotional immediately,” from the very beginning of the film, which ispremieringat Cannes: “I started crying 5 minutes in and didn’t stop.““There’s a lot of family trauma and generational trauma that started around then for our family,” Keough continued. “I felt honored they worked so hard to really get his essence, to feel his essence. Austin captured that so beautifully.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Austin Butler inElvis(2022); Elvis Presley.Warner Bros.; LiaisonPriscilla, 76, gave the film her seal of approval in anInstagram postearlier this month, saying Lisa Marie, 54, is thrilled with the way the drama, which focuses on Elvis and his relationship with his managerColonel Parker, has turned out.“I’veseenElvisthe film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times,” Priscilla began the caption of her post, alongside a trailer for the movie. “But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that Riley will love it too when she sees it brought tears.“Noting that she “relived every moment in this film,” Priscilla continued, “it took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa.“She also extended her praise to director Luhrmann, 59, as well as the film’s stars — includingTom Hanks, who portrays Parker, and Butler, 30, as well asOlivia DeJonge, who portrays Priscilla herself — calling the project “beautifully done.“RELATED VIDEO: Lisa Marie Presley Shares Sweet Photo with All 4 of Her Kids: “Mama Lion with Cubs"Priscilla accompanied Luhrmann and the cast to the 2022Met Galaearlier this month, where Butler said that making her andJerry Schilling, Elvis' former manager who was also present at the event, “proud was really at the core of it all for me.““Making all the people who loved Elvis so much proud and doing [him] justice,” added the actor.“Ijust set out to find his humanityas much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,” Butler said.Elvispremieres June 24 in theaters and 45 days later on HBO Max.
Riley Keough; Austin Butler as Elvis Presley inElvis(2022).Photo: Foc Kan/WireImage; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Elvisbrought up a lot of emotions for many members ofElvis Presley’s family, including the music legend’s granddaughterRiley Keough.While speaking at theVarietyWomen in Motion panel during theCannes Film Festival— where her directorial debut,War Pony, was being screened — the actress and filmmaker said “it was a very emotional experience” watchingElvis, starringAustin Butleras the iconic singer.Keough, 32, added of the upcomingBaz Luhrmannfilm, which she watched with momLisa Marie Presleyand grandmotherPriscilla Presley, “It wasn’t like I distrusted Baz in any way, but you’re protective over your family.“She also shared that she was “emotional immediately,” from the very beginning of the film, which ispremieringat Cannes: “I started crying 5 minutes in and didn’t stop.““There’s a lot of family trauma and generational trauma that started around then for our family,” Keough continued. “I felt honored they worked so hard to really get his essence, to feel his essence. Austin captured that so beautifully.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Austin Butler inElvis(2022); Elvis Presley.Warner Bros.; LiaisonPriscilla, 76, gave the film her seal of approval in anInstagram postearlier this month, saying Lisa Marie, 54, is thrilled with the way the drama, which focuses on Elvis and his relationship with his managerColonel Parker, has turned out.“I’veseenElvisthe film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times,” Priscilla began the caption of her post, alongside a trailer for the movie. “But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that Riley will love it too when she sees it brought tears.“Noting that she “relived every moment in this film,” Priscilla continued, “it took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa.“She also extended her praise to director Luhrmann, 59, as well as the film’s stars — includingTom Hanks, who portrays Parker, and Butler, 30, as well asOlivia DeJonge, who portrays Priscilla herself — calling the project “beautifully done.“RELATED VIDEO: Lisa Marie Presley Shares Sweet Photo with All 4 of Her Kids: “Mama Lion with Cubs"Priscilla accompanied Luhrmann and the cast to the 2022Met Galaearlier this month, where Butler said that making her andJerry Schilling, Elvis' former manager who was also present at the event, “proud was really at the core of it all for me.““Making all the people who loved Elvis so much proud and doing [him] justice,” added the actor.“Ijust set out to find his humanityas much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,” Butler said.Elvispremieres June 24 in theaters and 45 days later on HBO Max.
Elvisbrought up a lot of emotions for many members ofElvis Presley’s family, including the music legend’s granddaughterRiley Keough.
While speaking at theVarietyWomen in Motion panel during theCannes Film Festival— where her directorial debut,War Pony, was being screened — the actress and filmmaker said “it was a very emotional experience” watchingElvis, starringAustin Butleras the iconic singer.
Keough, 32, added of the upcomingBaz Luhrmannfilm, which she watched with momLisa Marie Presleyand grandmotherPriscilla Presley, “It wasn’t like I distrusted Baz in any way, but you’re protective over your family.”
She also shared that she was “emotional immediately,” from the very beginning of the film, which ispremieringat Cannes: “I started crying 5 minutes in and didn’t stop.”
“There’s a lot of family trauma and generational trauma that started around then for our family,” Keough continued. “I felt honored they worked so hard to really get his essence, to feel his essence. Austin captured that so beautifully.”
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Austin Butler inElvis(2022); Elvis Presley.Warner Bros.; Liaison
Priscilla, 76, gave the film her seal of approval in anInstagram postearlier this month, saying Lisa Marie, 54, is thrilled with the way the drama, which focuses on Elvis and his relationship with his managerColonel Parker, has turned out.
“I’veseenElvisthe film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times,” Priscilla began the caption of her post, alongside a trailer for the movie. “But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that Riley will love it too when she sees it brought tears.”
Noting that she “relived every moment in this film,” Priscilla continued, “it took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa.”
She also extended her praise to director Luhrmann, 59, as well as the film’s stars — includingTom Hanks, who portrays Parker, and Butler, 30, as well asOlivia DeJonge, who portrays Priscilla herself — calling the project “beautifully done.”
RELATED VIDEO: Lisa Marie Presley Shares Sweet Photo with All 4 of Her Kids: “Mama Lion with Cubs”
Priscilla accompanied Luhrmann and the cast to the 2022Met Galaearlier this month, where Butler said that making her andJerry Schilling, Elvis' former manager who was also present at the event, “proud was really at the core of it all for me.”
“Making all the people who loved Elvis so much proud and doing [him] justice,” added the actor.
“Ijust set out to find his humanityas much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,” Butler said.
Elvispremieres June 24 in theaters and 45 days later on HBO Max.
source: people.com
